New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The two-day ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ showcasing India's deep-tech innovations kicked off at Bharat Mandapam here on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, to be held on 12th and 13th September under India’s BRICS Chairship.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov to advance negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and explore deeper cooperation in financial services as the two countries seek to strengthen economic engagement and achieve ambitious trade and investment targets.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India’s trade with BRICS countries has more than doubled over the past five years, rising from $203 billion in 2020-21 to $417 billion in 2025-26, a new report said on Friday.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Friday that India would move towards a fully digital, barrier-free highway tolling by February in which motorists will not have to stop at toll plazas to pay fees.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Efforts within BRICS to ease trade barriers and strengthen business-to-business ties could open new markets and create fresh opportunities for Indian companies, industry and business representatives said on Friday as the grouping's business forum focused on boosting intra-BRICS commerce.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India’s electronics exports to BRICS member nations rose 49.27 per cent in 2025–26, outpacing the country’s overall export growth of 26.53 per cent, an industry chamber said on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for more predictable business environments, resilient supply chains and diversified trade relationships among BRICS countries and said the grouping's economic strength would increasingly depend on its ability to withstand global shocks.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Calling for deeper economic integration among the BRICS members, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the bloc should open markets further, simplify regulatory procedures and facilitate faster clearance of consignments.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Banking services, particularly at public sector banks across India were disrupted on Friday due to the United Forum of Bank Unions' (UFBU) nationwide strike seeking immediate implementation of a five‑day workweek and resolution of pending wages.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Assocham President Nirmal Kumar Minda said on Friday that India’s BRICS Chairship comes at a crucial juncture for the global economy amid geopolitical headwinds.
